In 2023, France led European production of gutted fresh sharks, rays, and chimaeras for human consumption with 1.46 thousand metric tons, despite a year-on-year decline of 1.22%. Spain followed with a production of 1.19 thousand metric tons, similarly experiencing a decrease of 1.49%. The United Kingdom reported 0.70012 thousand metric tons, showing a decline of 6.3%, while Iceland saw a remarkable 7.3% increase to 0.17636 thousand metric tons. Other countries like the Netherlands and Denmark reported declines of 4.62% and 6.98% respectively. Norway exhibited a positive trend with a 7.84% increase, whereas Portugal and Sweden had negligible values.
Future trends may include heightened sustainability measures and potential regulatory adjustments influencing production volumes. Innovations in eco-friendly fishing techniques could affect operational dynamics across these European countries. Monitoring demand shifts in seafood consumption patterns and environmental impacts will be crucial for strategic planning in this sector.
Top countries in Gutted Fresh Sharks, Rays, Chimaeras Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 1,460 | 2023 | -0.73% | -1.22% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 1,190 | 2023 | +74.92% | -1.49% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 700.12 | 2023 | -6.23% | -6.3% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Iceland | 176.36 | 2023 | +0.13% | +7.3% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 170.79 | 2023 | -17.17% | -4.62% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Belgium | 40.5 | 2022 | +14.41% | -5.52% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Norway | 23.41 | 2023 | +5450% | +7.84% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Denmark | 13.09 | 2023 | -5.83% | -6.98% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Portugal | 0.1 | 2021 | View data | ||
| 10 | 10 Sweden | 0.005 | 2022 | -94.74% | -19.18% | View data |
